Parshat Naso – There is Something Left to Do
Rav Okin, Parshat Naso, 5/22/2021
Parshas Chukas This week’s action-packed portion begins with the paradox of the Red Heifer, a mitzvah we are asked to perform though unable to understand its purpose and reason. The narrative jumps to the death of the prophetess, Miriam. The Jewish people are then left without water since the miraculous well which had accompanied them…
In the first of this week’s two action-packed portions, Moses teaches the rules and restrictions governing oaths and vows. Promises are serious business. When we say that we plan to do something — even something as simple as, ‘I’ll call you later’ — we’re bound by our words. Anticipating entrance into the land of Israel,…
Question: What are The Four Parshios? Answer: The Sages instituted four special Torah readings on four different Shabbats during the Purim season. These readings are read as the Maftir portion in the synagogue on Shabbos morning, immediately following the weekly parsha. 1. PARSHAS SHEKALIM Exodus 30:11-16 is read in commemoration of the Half Shekel which…
Parshas: Yisro The weekly portion begins with Moses’ father-in-law, Yisro, arriving at the Jewish people’s camp in the desert, where he is greeted warmly by a large entourage. Yisro was inspired to join them when he heard about all of the wonders and miracles which G-d performed for the Jewish people during the Exodus from…